Books with author Gabrielle Zevin

“Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in.”- Michael Corleone, The Godfather Since her release from Liberty Children's Facility, Anya Balanchine is determined to follow the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, her criminal record is making it hard for her to do that. No high school wants her with a gun possession charge on her rap sheet. Plus, all the people in her life have moved on: Natty has skipped two grades at Holy Trinity, Scarlet and Gable seem closer than ever, and even Win is in a new relationship.But when old friends return demanding that certain debts be paid, Anya is thrown right back into the criminal world that she had been determined to escape. It’s a journey that will take her across the ocean and straight into the heart of the birthplace of chocolate where her resolve--and her heart--will be tested as never before.

Taryn Toad Tosses Pebbles is a highly acclaimed children's book that contains depth and content. The story gives parents a "daily tool" to help their children with self concept by emphasizing positive feelings. This book is quality from cover to cover with beautiful hand-drawn color illustrations as well as inspiring word content that reaches into children's hearts to let them know that they are "special" and they "matter". This charming story captures those magical moments that parents need with their children. This hard bound book contains 30 plus durable pages. Taryn Toad also has her own dictionary in the book which increases children's vocabulary, depth, and understanding. This book has received enthusiastic and supportive reviews from teachers who felt that it had both psychological and entertainment values. It is presently being developed for lesson plans to support school curriculum applications. Watch your child glow through understanding as Taryn Toad teaches all of us how to toss sad feelings away.